Nursing mother and children abducted by gunmen in Edo
A group of gunmen abducted several family members, including a nursing mother and children, in Edo State. The incident took place at Eko-Abeku-Iyowa road within the Evboneka community. Festus Bamidele, the head of the family, confirmed that some victims were released or rescued, but others remain in captivity. The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of N260 million.
What happened
- The abduction occurred at Eko-Abeku-Iyowa road, with nine family members and five other children taken.
- The nursing mother and her baby were released after a heavy rainfall on the same day.
- Three victims in pre-kindergarten classes were later rescued by vigilante men and police operatives.
- Four people, including Festus Bamidele’s children, his younger sister, and a sister-in-law, are still being held.
- The police, hunters, and vigilantes have launched a bush combing operation to rescue the remaining victims, with efforts ongoing.
